Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Seaside village in NYC? City Island in the Bronx has a reputation for being a little slice of a New England-style shoreline town right inside of the Five Boroughs - but is that distinction accurate? I investigate, while also visiting three wonderful parks on the …
Author: Fred McNulty
Exploring Paley Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. A waterfall in Midtown? Located in the heart of Midtown Center, Manhattan is Paley Park where a 50 horsepower engine sends over 6800 liters of water over the falls every minute. The park is privately run, open from 8am to 8pm every day, and has …
Exploring the Holiday Train Show
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Holiday Train Show. Located in the New York Botanical Garden, the Holiday Train Show has been wowing visitors for over 30 years. Although I have not visited since 2019 (the before time), I am excited that it will be on again this year from mid-November through …
Exploring the New York Botanical Garden
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. New York Botanical Garden. Located in Bronx Park, the New York Botanical Garden is an absolutely gargantuan complex with someone for everyone. Regardless of the time of year, there are always gorgeous views, relaxing walks, and intriguing events to be explored. If you live in …
Exploring Ciccarone Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Little Italy's Ciccarone Park. New York City has two Little Italy communities - the tourism epicenter of downtown Manhattan and one on the Bronx's Arthur Avenue; Ciccarone Park is located in the latter area. It's a small community park, surrounded by more delicious Italian restaurants …
Exploring Inwood Hill Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Inwood Hill Park + Dyckman Marina. Don't worry - there will be a second part to this! Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to hike the trails. In any case, the views from the park are absolutely lucky - and we are glad to have …
Exploring Highbridge Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Highbridge³ Highbridge Park is named after a high bridge called the High Bridge. The park itself is located in Washington Heights, although the footbridge across the Harlem River makes it accessible to pedestrians and cyclists in the Bronx, as well. Check the website before visiting …
Exploring Fort Tryon Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Fort Tryon Park has views. Within Fort Tryon Park is The Cloisters, which is a museum governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It may be a touch on the small side, but given that it is free for New York State residents–as well as …
Exploring Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. Although not technically in New York City or New York state, the views of NYC from the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are absolutely gorgeous. The 18.5 mile or 30 km walkway is really an amazing opportunity to see the city from …
Exploring Wave Hill
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. September summer at Wave Hill. Despite a popular misconception, Wave Hill is not a privately-owned park, although there is an entry fee on six out of the seven days of the week. (Thursday is free admission for everyone.) Most influencers focus on the great views …